1689, 20-2, "The Gospel & Extent Thereof": Necessity of Special Revelation

1689 CONFESSION, CH. 20, PARA. 2: THE NECESSITY OF THIS REVELATION.

I. THE INAUGURATION OF THIS REVELATION.

II. THE NECESSITY OF THIS REVELATION.
A. The affirmation of its necessity

1. Saved by Faith- The Gospel is Found in the Word of God Only
2. Not Saved by Sight- The Gospel is Not Found by Natural Revelation

B. The implications of its necessity

1. A Somber Implication- Only Those Who Hear Can Be Saved
2. A Hopeful Implication- Unbelievers Drawn To Our Light